Maharashtra Extends Lockdown Restrictions Till January 31

Maharashtra government has extended lockdown restrictions in the state till 31st January 2021. This is to curb the spread of COVID-19. The extension comes amid concerns of new and highly infectious Covid-19 strain in the UK. But health minister Rajesh Tope has affirmed that so far no such case has been detected in the state.

Maharashtra Government extends lockdown restrictions in the state till 31st January 2021, to prevent the spread of COVID19 pic.twitter.com/mAJOhHDQkY

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“The activities already allowed and permitted from time to time shall be continued and all earlier orders shall be aligned with this order and shall remain in force up to 31 January 2021,” said the state government.

The BMC has even imposed a night curfew in Mumbai from 11 pm to 6 am till January 5. This is to curb the spread of coronavirus. Therefore there will be no New Year party in clubs, pubs and hotels this year.

Maharashtra is one of the five states and UTs that account for 60 per cent of total active COVID-19 cases in the country.

The government is at present focusing on beginning the massive Covid-19 vaccination drive early next year. In relation to that, a two-day dry run to check the preparedness of health authorities.

More Details are awaited

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